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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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